Islam

​Islam

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​Islam is a monotheistic world religion that began in Arabia and spread through trade, war, and missionaries into eastern Asia, the Pacific, northern Africa, and parts of southern Europe.

​What is Islam?

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What other religions are monotheistic?

• Christianity and Judaism

• Christianity and Monarchy

• Christianity and Sumerian

• Christianity and Egyptian Religion

​Followers of Islam believe in one god called Allah.

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The primary religious book of Islam is the Quran.

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​What do they believe?

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What is the holy book of Islam called?

• Bible

• Torah

• Quran

• Dictionary

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The holy book of Islam ​

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​Quran

​Muhammad is considered to be the Holy Prophet of Islam and the last prophet to be sent by Allah to mankind

​​Muhammad

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​Muslims believe that the words of the Quran were revealed to Muhammad from Allah through the angel Gabriel.

​​Quran

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Muhammad is considered to be the ______ ______ of Islam.

• Holy Book

• Holy Prophet

• Holy Ruler

• Holy God

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​Muhammad

​Muhammad is considered to be the Holy Prophet of Islam and the last prophet to be sent by Allah to mankind

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​1. The Shahadah is the basic creed, or declaration of faith, that Muslims recite each time they pray.

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​2. Salat or Prayer - The Salat are prayers that are said five times each day. When reciting the prayers, Muslims face toward the holy city of Mecca.

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The Shahadah is what?

• The Holy book of Islam

• Holy Prophet

• Prayer said five times a day

• creed said when Muslims pray

​3. Zakat - ​Those who can afford it are required to give to the poor and needy.

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What is the Salat or Prayer?

• Prayer said five times a day

• Creed said when Muslims pray

• Holy book

• Holy Prophet

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4. Fasting - During the month of Ramadan, Muslims must fast (not eat or drink) from dawn to sunset. This ritual is meant to bring the believer closer to Allah.

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5. Hajj - The Hajj is a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca. Every Muslim who is capable of travel, and can afford the trip, is to travel to the city of Mecca at least once during their lifetime.

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What is a Hajj?

• Fasting done by Muslims during Ramadan

• A Creed said every time Muslims pray

• A pilgrimage to Mecca

• Praying five times a day